4. The Core Club

Fast forward to 2005 to join The Core Club, which was founded by 100 plus investing members including Steven Roth, Stephen Scwarzman, and Patricia Kluge, each investing $100,000 or more. For $50,000 initially you can gain access to the five floor building which includes a dining room, spa facilities, and event space and showcases an on-loan art collection. It is founded on the principle that any discussion or service one desires can be conducted through the club.
Location:66 East 55th StreetMembership: New Yorkers wishing to join must be recommended by existing members to join and be able to afford the initiation fee and a $15,000 annual fee. Members include big wigs of the finance, real estate, film, fashion and political world.
Notable Members: Bill Clinton, Tory Burch, and Harvey Weinstein.
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